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Established in 2006 by the family of James K. Goldston to provide assistance to students from Tennessee to pursue undergraduate programs of study in computer engineering, computer science, cyber science, or cybersecurity at a four-year or community college in Tennessee.
$2,000 one-year award
The James K. Goldston Cybersecurity Scholarship is for students studying, or intending to study, a computer-related field at a Tennessee college or university. Eligible students must be enrolled full time, be U.S. citizens, have a GPA of at least 2.5 and need financial assistance to attend college.
Any candidate with an interest in cybersecurity should apply, however the ideal Goldston Cybersecurity Scholarship candidate is enrolled in an NSA National Center for Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity program at Jackson State Community College, Lemoyne-Owen College, Roane State Community College, Tennessee Technological University, University of Memphis, or University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. This award is for one year, but recipients can reapply each year.
Complete the East Tennessee Foundation Common Application between December 15 and March 15 to see if you are eligible for this and other scholarship awards.